Levant resident John Chisholm has penned a fine little book that my husband and I both enjoyed reading, “Round Bales: Collected Essays on a Farmer.”

And while Chisholm’s work focuses on certain aspects of farming, it is also about family and life in a small Maine town.

Best of all is the fact that all proceeds from this thoughtful work benefit the Levant Heritage Library.

“Levanters” now living away will enjoy reading the familiar names of its main characters, all of whom are real.

And it should be very rewarding for everyone living in or associated with this small Penobscot County community, to recognize and celebrate the life that the Chisholm family finds so appealing in this special place.

The book is available at the Levant Heritage Library, the Levant town office or BookMarc’s in downtown Bangor. The cost is $15 or $18 postpaid,

If you would like a copy or two, visit one of those facilities or send your check to Jeanne Krause, treasurer, Levant Heritage Library, P.O. Box 1, Levant 04456.

You can also call 884-7764 for information.

The Animal Orphanage, a no-kill shelter serving Old Town and Orono, is hosting a Spring Dance with the Barn Cats 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Old Town Elks Hall.

Shelter president Roberta Fowler reports all proceeds benefit the care of homeless animals awaiting adoption.

Tickets are $8 for couples or $5 for singles, and a cash bar and refreshments will be available.

You can dance or not, but you are sure to enjoy Elvis impersonator Joey Loring who will be the opening act for the fundraiser.

Although none of us really needs reminding, Fowler points out that with the increase in prices, the cost of caring and feeding homeless pets increases as well, and your support is more important now than ever.

Janelle Wuoristo of Families and Children Together invites you to a Longaberger Basket Bingo 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Brewer Eagles Club, 22 Atlantic Ave.

Tickets are $10 and include 15 bingo games with two special blackout games, two raffles, several gifts and a variety of food and refreshments.

Tickets can be ordered by calling 941-2347.

Wuoristo reminds you FACT originated in 1993 with a group of foster parents and social workers. It is “a family-focused agency that encourages and fosters the development and healing of children facing emotional and behavioral challenges.”

All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit FACT programs.

For information about the event or FACT, visit www.familiesandchildren.org.

Space is limited and reservations are necessary for anyone wishing to take a workshop, Paste Paper, conducted by Maine artist Liliane Kell, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 5, at Woodlawn Museum on Route 172 in Ellsworth.

The cost of the workshop is $15 for Woodlawn members and $20 for nonmembers.

Call 667-8671 to make a reservation.

Jon Falk reports all proceeds from Salsa for Social Justice, a dance sponsored by Peace through Interamerican Community Action, will benefit the scholarship fund of Bangor’s sister city, Carasque, El Salvador.

The event begins with free salsa lessons directed by Silvana Cuello at 7 p.m. and the dance starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park St., Bangor.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and children under 12 are free.

Couples and singles are equally welcome to attend.

Tracy Souza, youth and family director for the Bangor Y, invites you to the 17th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Night 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Bangor Y.

Part of a nationwide YMCA day set aside for families to be active together, information about this event is available by calling the Bangor Y at 941-2808 or by visiting www.bangorY.org.

The evening includes activities ranging from an obstacle course to family swim and healthful snack preparation.

Donna Guerrette invites you to the Holy Family Parish 3rd annual Auction beginning with registration and preview at 10 a.m. and the auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Gilman Falls Avenue in Old Town.

The fundraiser includes a luncheon, a 50-50 raffle and door prizes drawn each hour.

Guerrette reports proceeds benefit Parish Hall upgrades.

For information, call 827-4000.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; javerill@bangordailynews.net; 990-8288.